Scientific Name: Sanguisorba officinalis Great Burnet is an agent typically used during menopause, to relieve symptoms including heavy menstrual flow, hot flashes, and irregular flow. It can also be used to treat gastrointestinal issues such as ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids.
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Hawthorne, Winter King
Scientific Name: Crataegus viridis Has been employed as a vasodilator for cardiac conditions.
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Scientific Name: Artemisia princeps Used in TCM and Western Herbalism for sleep and dreaming.
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Scientific Name: Avena sativa Oat extract is used to soothe skin conditions. It is the principal ingredient for the Aveeno line of products. Immature flower heads used in herbal tea as “milky oats.”
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Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum sanctum Tulasi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties, considered a tonic herb.
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Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis Valerian is a commonly used herb for alleviating anxiety and insomnia.
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Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium Wormwood is most commonly recognized as an ingredient of absinthe, as well as a flavoring agent for other alcoholic beverages. Wormwood is highly psychotropic, and also exhibits antibacterial activity.
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Scientific Name: Digitalis lutea The leaves have cardiac, and diuretic properties.
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Scientific Name: Hedychium flavescens Stimulant, tonic, antirheumatic.
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Scientific Name: Symphytum officinale Has toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids that damage the liver and can lead to death. Comfrey is no longer sold in the U.S., except in creams or ointments.
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